Corral Close is in Chatham and in Rochester Upon Medway district. ME5 7EQ is located in the Watling electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gillingham and Rainham. This postcode has been in use since 1985-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Corral Close, Chatham, ME5 7EQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME5 7HA, ME5 7ET, ME5 7HB, ME5 7FD, ME5 7HE, ME5 7FE, ME5 7HD, ME5 7BU, ME5 7ES.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME5 7EQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 51.7% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 49.8% | 48.3% | -1.5% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of ME5 7EQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29% | 30.7% | 1.7% | 37.9% | -7.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.3% | 53.6% | -2.7% | 44.2% | 9.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 3.5% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 4.4% | 8.3% | 3.9% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 3.2% | -4.7% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.6% | 47.9% | 1.3% | 48.4% | -0.5% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 34.5% | 5.4% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 17.2% | 12.9% | -4.3% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 2.8% | -2.7% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.8% | 16.5% | -5.3% | 18.2% | -1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 10.9% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21% | 13.8% | -7.2% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 6.4% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 17.8% | 9.9% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.6% | 31.1% | 6.5% | 33.8% | -2.7% |
| Other | 5.2% | 3.5% | -1.7% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 4.9% | 3.6% | -1.3% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 5.1% | 4.8% | 2.5% | 2.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 90.6% | 85% | -5.6% | 81.4% | 3.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 84.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.9% | 84.2% | -7.7% | 83.2% | 1.0% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 5.7% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 4.6% | 4.0% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 3% | -1.5% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.9% | 84.5% | -7.4% | 83.2% | 1.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.7% | 9.7% | 9.8% | -0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 2.3% | -4.8% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.7% | 76.7% | 4.0% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.2% | 13.5% | -2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.7% | 37.2% | 3.5% |
| Christian | 47.5% | 46.2% | 1.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Sikh | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Corral Close was 34.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.2% lower than the Twydall average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Corral Close has the 5th lowest crime rate of 16 local areas in Twydall and the 229th lowest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Corral Close, Chatham, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2025-06-30 | £579,231 |
| 10 Corral Close, Chatham, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2021-09-29 | £532,951 |
| 6 Corral Close, Chatham, Medway Detached, an established residential building | £372,000 | 2021-01-05 | £440,156 |
| 3 Corral Close, Chatham, Medway Detached, an established residential building | £382,500 | 2020-11-16 | £459,092 |
| 4 Corral Close, Chatham, Medway Detached, an established residential building | £272,500 | 2015-12-02 | £408,954 |
ME5 7EQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 150 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luton Primary School Luton Road , ME4 5AW | 4out of 4 | 560 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Byron Primary School Byron Road , ME7 5XX | 2out of 4 | 611 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Napier Community Primary and Nursery Academy Napier Community Primary and Nursery Academy , Napier Road ME7 4HG | 2out of 4 | 1,144 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School Magpie Hall Road , ME4 5JY | 3out of 4 | 1,339 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnsole Primary School Barnsole Road , ME7 2JG | 4out of 4 | 1,378 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham Grammar Rainham Road , ME5 7EH | 3out of 4 | 233 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Robert Napier School Third Avenue , ME7 2LX | 3out of 4 | 1,030 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Victory Academy Magpie Hall Road , ME4 5JB | 3out of 4 | 1,427 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brompton Academy Marlborough Road , ME7 5HT | 3out of 4 | 1,493 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holcombe Grammar School Holcombe , Maidstone Road ME4 6JB | 3out of 4 | 2,460 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MidKent College Medway Road , ME7 1FN | - not rated | 2,697 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital and Medical Tuition Service The School Room, Dolphin Ward , Medway Maritime Hospital ME7 5NY | - not rated | 951 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Danecourt School Hotel Road , ME8 6AA | 3out of 4 | 1,523 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Will Adams Centre Woodlands Road , ME7 2BX | 3out of 4 | 1,556 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The GFC School Priestfield Stadium , Redfern Avenue ME7 4DD | - not rated | 1,691 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Skies School 126 Maidstone Road , ME4 6DQ | - not rated | 2,245 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rowlands Bistro | 66 Watling Street, Gillingham | 418 yd | |
| Gina's Cafe | 103 Watling Street, Gillingham | 468 yd | |
| Ela Kendro | 84 Watling Street, Gillingham | 479 yd | |
| Karen's Diner | 90 Watling Street, Gillingham | 479 yd | |
| My Sandwich Obsession | 49 Luton High Street, Luton | 479 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Ash Tree | The Old Ash Tree Ph, 136 Rainham Road | 166 yd | |
| Upper Gillingham Conservative Club | Upper Gillingham Conservative Club L, 541 Canterbury Street | 323 yd | |
| The Wheatsheaf | 53 Capstone Road, Lordswood | 599 yd | |
| The Star | Star PH, The Star Hotel | 718 yd | |
| Anchorians Club | The Anchorians Club, Watling Street Playing Area | 795 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jade | 170 Rainham Road, Gillingham | 176 yd | |
| Pronto Pizza | 178 Rainham Road, Gillingham | 180 yd | |
| Duru Kebab House | 7 Watling Street, Gillingham | 210 yd | |
| Oriental Delight | Oriental Delight, 23-25 Luton High Street | 414 yd | |
| The Codfather | 35 Luton High Street, Luton | 420 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chatham Grammar School For Girls RAINHAM ROAD | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 371 yd |
| Star Meadow Sports Club DARLAND AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 720 yd |
| Luton Rec Capstone Road | grass pitches | 841 yd |
| Gillingham Golf Club Ltd WOODLANDS ROAD | golf | 900 yd |
| The Robert Napier School THIRD AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 982 yd |
| Watling Street Watling Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,026 yd |
| Luton Invicta Social Club LUTON ROAD | 1,031 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 85.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 170.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.